About Trimeresurus gumprechti David, Vogel, Pauwels & Vidal, 2002
Common Name and General Traits
Trimeresurus gumprechti, also known as Gumprecht's green pit viper, is an arboreal snake with a striking bright green coloration.
Media Appearance
A photograph of this species was selected as the cover image for the 2008 World Wildlife Fund report titled "First Contact in the Greater Mekong: New Species Discoveries."
Size
Adult individuals of this species can reach a total length of 1.3 meters (4.3 feet), including the tail.
Geographic Range
This species is geographically distributed in southern China's Yunnan province, as well as Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Habitat and Altitude Range
Its preferred natural habitat is forest, found at altitudes ranging from 300 meters to 1,570 meters, which is 980 feet to 5,150 feet.
Reproduction
Trimeresurus gumprechti reproduces via viviparity, meaning it gives birth to live young instead of laying eggs.
